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About the Course

Around the world, we find ourselves facing global epidemics of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other predominantly diet-related diseases. To address these public health crises, we urgently need to explore innovative strategies for promoting healthful eating. There is strong evidence that global increases in the consumption of heavily processed foods, coupled with cultural shifts away from the preparation of food in the home, have contributed to high rates of preventable, chronic disease. In this course, learners will be given the information and practical skills they need to begin optimizing the way they eat. This course will shift the focus away from reductionist discussions about nutrients and move, instead, towards practical discussions about real food and the environment in which we consume it. By the end of this course, learners should have the tools they need to distinguish between foods that will support their health and those that threaten it. In addition, we will present a compelling rationale for a return to simple home cooking, an integral part of our efforts to live longer, healthier lives. View the trailer for the course here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7x1aaZ03xU...

Top reviews

PE

Oct 18, 2021

This course taught me a lot about the components of food! Processed and non-processed food which was the best food of all. I will be happy to spread this healthy dietary ways to my family and friends!

TL

Sep 30, 2016

Extremely interesting course. I feel the material and videos were very easy to absorb and understand. I certainly would recommend this to anyone with an interest in food and how it affects our health.

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By Heather A R

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Mar 24, 2019

This is an extremely informative course. I learned quite a bit on food and healthier relationships with food. I believe this is a course that every cook, parent, and person paying into the fast food industry should take-- and take seriously.

By Shirley L

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Jul 5, 2018

It is a great reminder to educated modern community to look closely to our grandparents recipe and lifestyle in science view especially when it comes to food and nutrition. They live longer without packaged food/ nutrition labels. Thank you.

By Iris G

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Apr 16, 2022

Thank you Dr. Maya for this excellent course! I really did learn a lot about Nutrition, food consumption, calorie counting and overall healthy eating. By the way I loved your recipes as well. I truly enjoyed your class! Thanks again!

Iris

By Pranshu d

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Oct 26, 2021

I really want to appreciate and thank you for being such a wonderful teacher…. the way of teaching, making learning so interesting and explaining everything was outstanding….. I wanted to thank you for being such an amazing person/ teacher.

By Conrad V S Y

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Oct 24, 2021

This course is full with practical, short, and simple videos. Despite being relatively familiar with much of the content through prior self-study in the area, I found it far more engaging (and useful) than watching a TV series on Netflix!

By Akshit C

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May 23, 2021

This is really an amazing course, and also helped me alot in taking my daily diet seriously and provides me with a basic knowledge of food and health.

And the way the teacher explained all the concepts is also really interesting and amazing.

By Roseane M

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May 7, 2020

This course shows in a simple way how important to invest in a better health style for you and your family. Isn't to difficult to choose a better options.

I really enjoyed this course, it helped me to improve my knowledge about nutrition.

By Cornelia S

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Apr 17, 2020

The structure of the course is very structured. The content is presented in a way that is easy to understand and remember. It was a pleasure to participate in this course. I have learned a lot. I can present what I have learned well myself.

By Catherine V

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Jan 16, 2018

Nice course, good information provided. Videos were a bit boring (and included some of what I thought was common knowledge) but short enough to pay attention. Overall, it was worth it and I really appreciated the healthy recipes at the end!

By Milakshi N K

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May 15, 2021

This is such a wonderful course.I have obtain great knowledge about food and health via this course.Thank you very much Madam Maya and the team Stanford university and Coursera for giving me this valuable opportunity.Thank you once again.

By Bharat S

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Apr 6, 2021

This is wonderful course ,it show the basic of food and nutrition .this is really good course.it show what is fat, carbohydrates and protien.their importance in our body how they utilities in our body .So it is complete course on nutrition

By Manette P

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Apr 8, 2020

Lessons were brief yet concise. Videos were not that long so they do not easily bore. I appreciate that this course does not only intend to increase your knowledge on food and nutrition but also to change behavior by giving practical tips.

By Amber S

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Jul 12, 2023

This course is very amazing .I found it very informative and it made a tremendous increase in my knowledge to understand more about food , macronutrients, importance of cooking and one of the best thing was how to read a nutrition label.

By Somtoo N

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Jul 31, 2020

This course is very informative. I have known more about healthy feeding than I have over the years. Thanks to the course, and Maya's videos, I can confidently make healthy meals and plan myself ahead of time. Thanks to the Coursera team!

By Carla R

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Jun 7, 2020

I did this course a few years ago (around 7 years ago) and I had to do it again because it disappeared from my list. I do not regret it. I like this course and I found a benchmark of healthy eating and great eating ideas that I still use.

By Igana, A A M

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Jun 3, 2020

Its my grateful and honor to take this course when specially my wife introduce to me this Coursera. As cook also big advantage for me cooking simple dish for your breakfast, lunch or dinner even snacks than consuming processed food items.

By Grisell S M G

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Apr 20, 2020

Fue una experiencia educativa muy útil. De igual forma puedo aplicarla en mi vida diaria y compartirlo on familiares, compañeros de trabajo y amigos. Con el fín de crear un cultura alimenticia que agregue valor salud y vida a largo plazo.

By Johnny S

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Dec 16, 2019

Excellent course. One of the most important ones in coursera. Mrs. Maya did a great job explaining the most intricate details with regards to food and health. Highly recommended for everyone, because with no health, there is no success ;)

By Maite C V

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Apr 18, 2019

I am very pleased with the information and the way it is presented. The lecturer explained it all in a very simple way, which is fantastic in every way. I think I learned a lot and I would definitely recommend this course to other people!

By Feris K

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Mar 11, 2019

Very informative. Removes dilemma of nutrition calculation and how to divide food into different types. Got to know art of cooking with basic items one can find easily in nearby supermarket. For beginners in nutrition, one must go for it.

By PABBISETTY V S M

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Mar 13, 2018

i had learnt the introduction to food and health.i liked the way of presentation of course.content and quality of this course by stanford university is excellent .thanks to coursera & stanford for this high quality online course material.

By Louy S F M

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Jul 12, 2017

Assisti pouquíssimo do que é o curso inteiro e já aprendi horrores!! Muita qualidade, boas informações, boas fontes, intuitivo, animado, apresentadores incríveis, ótimo, maravilhoso e muito útil e prático. Conhecimento pra levar pra vida.

By Ursula L

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Mar 1, 2016

Easy, quick and healthy! Like a good lifestyle should be. Very informative material, especially for those with less knowledge about the first steps into a healthy lifestyle. Good basics for starters and freshup for those with more skills.

By Maria F Z

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Jan 6, 2024

Enjoyable course. I would add information in the metabolic sindrome module. It would be very helpful to explain insuline resistance as THE metabolic factor that develops type 2 diabetes. This is the root of the problem in the human body.

By Joyce M

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Jan 9, 2023

Narration was pleasant and quietly effective. information was interesting and applicable to our current food environment. Label reading, food plating, preparation and appropriate choices were all very timely for this student. Thank You